About Norte
The surname Norte is of Spanish and Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "norte," meaning "north" in both languages. As a surname, Norte likely originated as a locational name, denoting someone who lived in or hailed from a place situated in the northern direction. It could also have been a nickname for someone who exhibited characteristics associated with the north, such as being from a colder region or having a northern-facing house. The surname Norte is relatively uncommon and is found primarily in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking regions.
The surname Norte is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Norte based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Norte is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Norte in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Norte using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.